Review of Rendition (2007) by Jessica N — 01 Jan 2009

Eh. Nothing too special. Lots of drama, a plot twist that is a wee bit confusing, and I don't have anything else to say. Average movie.

This review of Rendition (2007) was written by Jessica N on 01 Jan 2009.

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